Spinach Parmesan Orzo

Name: Spinach Parmesan Orzo
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced; 1 bunch spinach, stemmed and washed; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 pound orzo; Salt; 3 tablespoons fine quality olive oil; 1/2 cup finely grated good quality Parmesan cheese

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Level: Easy
Total: 40 min

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 4-6 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 40 min

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

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1/4 cup olive oil

3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced

1 bunch spinach, stemmed and washed

Salt and pepper to taste

1 pound orzo

Salt

3 tablespoons fine quality olive oil

1/2 cup finely grated good quality Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a wide saute pan, heat olive oil and add garlic, saute 1-2 minutes over medium heat until limp. Add roughly chopped spinach, salt and pepper, cover and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place spinach mixture in blender and puree until smooth. Reserve.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add orzo and stir gently. Cook 4-7 minutes checking occasionally. The pasta should be firm but cooked through. Coat a large flat pan with olive oil and have ready. Strain orzo through a large strainer shaking off excess water. Immediately spread hot pasta out on the tray for a minute or two to cool slightly and release as much steam from the orzo as possible. Toss orzo with spinach puree and grated cheese and serve immediately.